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Hospital to host groundbreaking for new patient tower

WEBANNA WILSON UNC Health Blue Ridge. As part of the growth and expansion program called “Project Forward: Your Hospital, Your Future,” UNC Health

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Hospital holds groundbreaking for $118 million expansion

WEBUNC Health Blue Ridge held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch its $118 million expansion in Morganton. Hospital and community leaders gathered to celebrate the …

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Burke vaccine clinics this week to accept walk-ins

WEBThe two large vaccinations clinics set for this week will accept walk-ins, say health officials. While the vaccination team in Burke County prefers people to make appointments, walk …

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Burke County Public Health launches Community Health …

WEBBurke County is one of 18 counties participating in the health assessment across western North Carolina. The survey covers various health-related factors, including …

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Resource guide to receiving a COVID-19 test

WEB828-764-9150. No fee, but the Health Department will take a photocopy of someone’s insurance card if they are insured. Blue Ridge Urgent Care. 695 W. Fleming Drive in …

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Burke County Health Department announces new medical staff

WEBUNC Health Blue Ridge (unchealthblueridge.org) is a nonprofit community health care system, providing advanced health care and wellness services from more than 40 …

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New medical practice opens in Drexel

WEBDREXEL — A new medical practice has opened to provide more health care options for Burke County area residents. Appalachian Medical-Health and Wellness is located at …

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Free health fairs in Burke start Monday

WEBNo appointments are needed and participants will receive a basic exam, diabetes risk assessment, heart disease assessment and dental screening, according to UNC Health …

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Health system to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic by appointments only

WEBThe vaccine allocations are based on the delivery of a certain number of weekly doses so vaccines will be given by appointment only. To schedule an …

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Program to offer free physicals to student athletes

WEBEach athlete will have a medical history review; height/weight check; vision check; strength and range of motion assessment; and medical physical — blood pressure, lungs, and …

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UNC Health Blue Ridge CEO makes impact across the state

WEBThe North Carolina Healthcare Association honored UNC Health Blue Ridge President and CEO Kathy Bailey with the 2023 Distinguished Service Award recently at its summer …

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UNC Health Blue Ridge CEO to retire

WEBUNC Health Blue Ridge announced today that Kathy C. Bailey, president and CEO, will be retiring in June after nearly 19 years with the organization. Bailey has been influential in …

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UNC Health Blue Ridge to host groundbreaking ceremony for new …

WEBVALDESE—UNC Health Blue Ridge is embarking on a period of growth and expansion program called Project Forward: Your Hospital, Your Future. On the Valdese campus to …

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Burke County Health Department adds to leadership team

WEBThe mission of Burke County Health Department is to promote and protect the health and environment of the citizens of Burke. A strategy the health department uses to achieve …

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Children in the NC Health Choice program moving to NC …

WEBNorth Carolina DHHS. Feb 2, 2023 Updated Feb 15, 2023. 0. RALEIGH — On April 1, approximately 55,000 children receiving NC Health Choice coverage will move to NC …

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Center shares problems, solutions for health care access in NC

WEBCoggin urged attendees to tell their state representatives that they “have their back” in exploring solutions to health care access. For more information on the NC …

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Hospital hosting “Lady Fair” to promote proactive health measures

WEBCarolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge in Morganton is calling all women to be a part of a free event geared toward promoting proactive health. The event, entitled “Lady Fair, ” is …

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NCDHHS warns Burke about overdoses

WEBThe Burke County Health Department is getting money to help combat opioid overdoses. The department asked for $10,000 from the county’s opioid lawsuit settlement funds to …

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NC mental health facilities plagued by big and chronic staffing …

WEBMark Benton, chief deputy secretary for health with the state Department of Health and Human Services, said the vacancy rate at Morganton’s Broughton Hospital …

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